Tag: rap

By Jacob Ezra

Louisiana artist Nebula. has shared a new single titled “Jive”, produced by JUNE!. Following up his potent single “Through the fire” and EP Walking Aimless, “Jive” finds Nebula. delivering expressive verses atop hypnotic, subtly eery production from I’ll Never Die member JUNE!. “Jive” is a claustrophobic head-trip of a track that is unafraid to experiment and dabble in psychedelica, making for a captivating listen. Nebula.’s vocal tone suits the ominous edge of the production, while he keeps his flows dynamic in a manner that entices the listener and has them guessing. Overall, “Jive” treads into refreshing territory with its otherworldly ambiance, unsettling urgency, and gymnastic flows. Give it a listen below.

By Jacob Ezra

Skiii has connected with John Da Lemon and NAHreally for a new song called “Forget It”. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Skiii began his career with a prolific streak of 20 instrumental projects between 2015-2019, before he delved into creating full songs with vocals. Replicating feelings and experiences through sounds and words, Skiii has built more momentum throughout projects like Adventures In 23rd Universe and Days In Detroit. For his latest offering, he connects with John Da Lemon and NAHreally for a laid-back, vivid new song, titled, “Forget It”. 

“Forget It” conjures a warm, nostalgic soundscape with glowing xylophones, immersive, watery keys, and an organic-sounding rhythm section. Sounding unhurried and comfortable in its lane, the production sets an apt backdrop for the track’s smooth, focused flows, as the emcees come together with a natural synergy that translates to the relaxing feel of “Forget It”.

Give “Forget It” a listen below now.

New Jersey producer Action Figure 973 has shared a new single titled “Untitled”, in collaboration with Eric the Red and KI Bohiti. The first single off Action Figure’s upcoming EP Wrestling School, “Untitled” makes for a potent, grimy cut that follows up well-received collaborations with Daniel Son, Josiah the Gift, Shane the Shaman, and more. “Untitled” contains grimy, ominous production that blends icy sheets of samples with a hard-hitting, sturdy rhythm section. Underscored by this imposing, creeping boom-bap laced soundscape, the emcees deliver focused, cutting verses that match the rawness of the production. Give Action Figure’s latest song “Untitled” a listen below.

By Jacob Ezra

LOS KEMET has dropped off a fresh single called “Barter 7 (Dig Dat)”, alongside a visual directed by LOS and Thomas G. LOS KEMET is an artist originally from the deep southern city of Jackson, Mississippi, who has resided in various big cities like Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, and now Austin, Texas. The variety of styles he provides across his discography are a clear depiction of where he has resided- and he chooses to dub his sound “New Soul” or “Seeds Of The South”. LOS’ latest offering is “Barter 7”, a smooth, versatile joint that follows up his well-received album Got Drunk For The Most High from February 2023. Featuring an engaging new visual that uses hazy, warm shots to effectively capture the track’s sound, “Barter 7 (Dig Dat)” is a potent new release from the Mississippi-born artist.

Sonically, “Barter 7 (Dig Dat)”- produced by @guttylim0 & Zach Neiss– uses warm grooves and immersive keys to conjure a feeling of assurance and confidence, laden with crisp percussion that locks in a hypnotic rhythm. LOS sounds light on his feet on the microphone, weaving together dynamic lines with ease and never falling into a predictable rhyme pattern. Even throwing in subtle yet memorable melodic flourishes, LOS demonstrates his diverse skillset as an emcee and vocalist with “Barter 7 (Dig Dat)”. The video captures the song’s laid-back charisma with its easygoing yet stylish appeal and vibrant warmth, adding an engaging, cohesive visual accompaniment.

Check out the new video for “Barter 7 (Dig Dat)” here:

West Coast legend Blu and prolific production outfit Real Bad Man recently shared their collaborative project Bad News– a blazing 8-track offering that displays Blu’s characteristic penchant for rich, vivid lyricism atop Real Bad Man’s potent instrumentation. The pair have now shared a visual for the title track “Bad News”, an immense cut that opens their recent project with captivating energy. “Bad News” finds Blu lacing the track with poetic, thought-provoking lines at a rapid pace atop dusky, subtly ominous strings and horns. As organic percussion and memorable bass build up a hypnotic groove, he launches into a verbal assault that keeps the listener on their toes with each line. The new visual, features crisp shots and an attention-grabbing performance from Blu, capturing the track’s vigorous energy.

Watch the video for “Bad News” here, from Blu and Real Bad Man’s Bad News project, released on Real Bad Man Records.

Chicago standout D2x captivated us with his song “Waves & Moonlights”, a track from his recent LP Hotel 1105.First hitting the scene in 2018, D2x has since carved a unique lane within Chicago and beyond for his soulful, introspective sound. After his momentum catapulted further with his debut album The Color Blue, D2x continued his run with his potent new album Hotel 1105. “Waves & Moonlights”, a standout track from the project, caught our attention for its elegant sound and sharply-crafted dynamic vocals. 

Atop swells of graceful keys, refined percussion, and infectious bass, D2x demonstrates focus and confident mic presence with a series of vivid verses. Underscored by flourishes of electric guitars that add layers to the track, he build eclectic lines into a memorable hook that ties the song’s graceful energy together succinctly.

Give D2x’s track “Waves & Moonlights” a listen below.